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The music makers' song book. Vol. 2

Published: McDougall's Educational n.d.
153p of music

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Shy / Max Porter.

This is the story of a few strange hours in the life of a teenage boy. He is wandering into the night listening to the voices in his head: his teachers, his parents, the people he has hurt and the people who are trying to love him. He is feeling a little sorry for himself. Shy is a novel about imagination, guilt and boyhood. It is about being lost in the dark, and realising you are not alone.
Author: Porter, Max
Published: London : Faber, 2024.
122 pages ; 20 cm
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City Library - (Manchester Libraries) - Adult Fiction - Adult Paperback - Onloan - Due: 13 Jul 2024 - C0000020488384

The honeymoon affair / Sheila O'Flanagan.

Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn't after her fiancé broke her heart. She's not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose? In Ireland, Charles's ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She's always in touch with Charles. Though they're divorced, they're very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She's an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she's sure she only has to say, and they'll pick up where they left off. No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out.
Author: O'Flanagan, Sheila
Published: London : Headline Review, 2024.
473 pages ; 24 cm
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One of the Good Guys [electronic resource]

'Araminta is one of the most daring and intriguing writers working today. This is a resonant, razor-laced and dangerously glittering novel' Gillian Flynn'An absolutely thrilling tale, full of breathless cliffside terror and fresh feminist theory masked in tight, propulsive mystery. I devoured this book' Lisa Taddeo*********If most men say they’re one of the good guys, then why are so many women afraid to walk alone at night?Cole is the perfect husband: a romantic, supportive of his wife, Mel’s career, keen to be a hands-on dad, not a big drinker. A good guy.So when Mel leaves him, he's floored. She was lucky to be with a man like him.Craving solitude, he accepts a job on the coast and quickly settles into his new life where he meets reclusive artist Lennie.Lennie has made the same move for similar reasons. She is living in a crumbling cottage on the edge of a nearby cliff. It’s an undeniably scary location, but sometimes you have to face your fears to get past them.As their relationship develops, two young women go missing while on a walk protesting gendered violence, right by where Cole and Lennie live. Finding themselves at the heart of a police investigation and media frenzy, it soon becomes clear that they don’t know each other very well at all.This is what happens when women have had enough . . .*********‘A dark, dazzling shock to the system. One of the Good Guys is clever, composed, exciting and frightening’Chris Whitaker'Scorching, smart and soaked in feminist rage, this is a suspense that stays with you long after the last page'Ellery Lloyd'It got me by the throat and wouldn’t let go. It’s creepy, thought-provoking, compelling and so very relevant'Julie Cohen'A mind-bending tour de force. Araminta Hall has always been one of my favorite writers, but what she has done here is groundbreaking. This thriller is shocking, twisted, dark, and absolutely on-point'Samantha Downing'A bold and on-point feminist thriller about gendered violence with Gone Girl twistiness and narrator unreliability'Victoria Selman'A dark, original and thought-provoking read. This book will hook you from the first page and keep you thinking long after the last'Alice Feeney
Author: Hall, Araminta
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Macmillan, 2024
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The Health Habit [electronic resource] : Shape Up, Sleep Better, Feel Amazing

Are you trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits? You are not alone - we all have unique barriers that get in the way of making permanent changes to our health.In The Health Habit, psychologist Dr Amantha Imber steps away from the one-size-fits-all approach and brings together:- The specific psychological barriers stopping you from achieving better health.- Cutting-edge research into what we should eat, how to get fit, and how to sleep better, by professors at institutions including Harvard and Oxford, plus health experts such as Dr Norman Swan, Dr Layne Norton and Jessie Inchausp�.- The latest behavioural science that helps us make these changes stick for good.- An easy method to create your own personalised and actionable plan to change your habits.Amantha also shares how she overcame her own health battles. From sugar addiction, a haphazard approach to exercise and diet, and chronic insomnia, she kicked her need for sugar, can now leg press three times her own body weight, and gets eight hours of sleep almost every night. She wasn't born with more willpower than the rest of us but used her knowledge of behavioural psychology to hack her way to better and healthier habits.Packed with bite-sized advice, The Health Habit is for anybody stuck repeating the same habits and looking for practical solutions that will transform their health for good.
Author: Imber, Dr Amantha
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Random House Australia Audio, 2024
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A Christmasaurus Carol [electronic resource]

Brought to you by Puffin.The Christmasaurus is back and ready to soar into a new festive magical adventure!Have you ever heard of Ebenezer Scrooge? The most miserly, miserable Christmas-hating miser from that very famous old book? The man who is more BAH HUMBUG than HO HO HO?Well, what if I told you that he was about to step out of HIS story and into this one? And I'm afraid he's got some grand plans . . . he wants to CANCEL CHRISTMAS!But don't panic - William Trundle and his very best friend, the Christmasaurus, are on the case. They're determined to track down Scrooge and save Christmas from total Scrooge-ification! And they're not alone; the whole Trundle family, William's new friends Eddie and Lucy and, of course, Santa himself are here to help!Can this Christmas crew stop Scrooge before it's too late and Christmas is BAH HUMBUGGED for good?©2023 Tom Fletcher & Shane Devries (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Author: Fletcher, Tom
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Puffin, 2024
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A Christmasaurus Carol [electronic resource]

Have you ever heard of Ebenezer Scrooge? The most miserly, miserable Christmas-hating miser from that very famous old book? The man who is more BAH HUMBUG than HO HO HO?Well, what if I told you that he was about to step out of HIS story and into this one? And I'm afraid he's got some grand plans . . . he wants to CANCEL CHRISTMAS!But don't panic - William Trundle and his very best friend, the Christmasaurus, are on the case. They're determined to track down Scrooge and save Christmas from total Scrooge-ification! And they're not alone; the whole Trundle family, William's new friends Eddie and Lucy and, of course, Santa himself are here to help!Can this Christmas crew stop Scrooge before it's too late and Christmas is BAH HUMBUGGED for good?Discover more Christmas adventures with William and the Christmasaurus:The ChristmasaurusThe Christmasaurus and the Naughty ListThe Christmasaurus and the Winter WitchThe Christmasaurus Cracker: A Festive Activity BookDon't miss these other Tom Fletcher adventures:The CreakersDanger GangSpace Band
Author: Fletcher, Tom
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Puffin, 2024
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The pairing / Casey McQuiston.

Theo and Kit have been childhood best friends, crushes, lovers and, after a brutal breakup four years ago, estranged exes. It's not until Theo and Kit are trapped on board a tour bus that they discover that they've each had the same idea: to take their dream European food and wine tour - alone. And now they're stuck with each other for three weeks of the most romantic sights and sensuous flavours of France, Spain, and Italy. But it'll be fine. They're absolutely over each other. So, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is game. In fact, why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition? But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can't have.
Author: McQuiston, Casey
Published: London : Macmillan, 2024.
432 pages ; 24 cm
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The Health Habit [electronic resource] : Shape Up, Sleep Better, Feel Amazing

Are you trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits? You are not alone - we all have unique barriers that get in the way of making permanent changes to our health.In The Health Habit, psychologist Dr Amantha Imber steps away from the one-size-fits-all approach and brings together:- The specific psychological barriers stopping you from achieving better health.- Cutting-edge research into what we should eat, how to get fit, and how to sleep better, by professors at institutions including Harvard and Oxford, plus health experts such as Dr Norman Swan, Dr Layne Norton and Jessie Inchauspé.- The latest behavioural science that helps us make these changes stick for good.- An easy method to create your own personalised and actionable plan to change your habits.Amantha also shares how she overcame her own health battles. From sugar addiction, a haphazard approach to exercise and diet, and chronic insomnia, she kicked her need for sugar, can now leg press three times her own body weight, and gets eight hours of sleep almost every night. She wasn't born with more willpower than the rest of us but used her knowledge of behavioural psychology to hack her way to better and healthier habits.Packed with bite-sized advice, The Health Habit is for anybody stuck repeating the same habits and looking for practical solutions that will transform their health for good.
Author: Imber, Dr Amantha
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Penguin eBooks, 2024
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Skandar and the Chaos Trials [electronic resource]

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie. Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Reader Reviews: ***** 'Overall amazing in every way. ***** ‘My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.’ ***** ’I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next one.’ ***** ’I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.’ ***** ’Move over Harry Potter there’s a new hero in town!’ Have you read Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series?'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell ‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Rainbow Grey‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times
Author: Steadman, A.F.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Simon & Schuster Children's UK, 2024
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The Affair [electronic resource]

Her heart is thumping now, only just distinguishable from the roar of the water and the wind. This is not safe. She is not safe…She realises then, only one of them is coming back out alive.She’s the person I want to be. Sorcha Hannon, survivor of a devastating affair. She’s found the healing and hope I desperately need to find for myself.And now that Sorcha and I are friends, I am no longer alone. Instead of days hiding away from the world, I have someone to talk to. I feel as if I finally belong.There’s just one small catch. Sorcha Hannon isn’t just a new friend to me, and she certainly isn’t a stranger. In fact, I know the ins and outs of her life, and her marriage, almost as well as she does. But if she finds out who I really am, I’ll lose everything. Then again, as Sorcha says, no one’s life is really as perfect as it seems… and I should have realised, I’m not the only one with secrets.Readers can't get enough of THE AFFAIR:‘So skilfully and masterfully told, I was absolutely involved in these women's lives. It's just absolutely brilliant’ – JOHN MARRS‘A lesson in story-telling... five stars from me’ – ANITA WALLER'A brilliantly gripping, intense and highly addictive page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Loved it!' – DANIELLE RAMSAY‘A story that draws you in and doesn’t let go until the very last word’ – DIANE SAXON
Author: Allan, Claire
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2024
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Bits and Pieces [electronic resource] : My Mother, My Brother, and Me

An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!If it weren’t for Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. Emma gave her children the loving care and wisdom they needed to succeed in life, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010—and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later—she felt deeply alone; the only people who truly knew her were gone.Emma raised her children not just to survive, but to thrive. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, Whoopi shares many of the deeply personal stories of their lives together for the first time. Growing up in the projects in New York City, there were trips to Coney Island, the Ice Capades, and museums, and every Christmas was a magical experience. To this day, she doesn’t know how her mother was able to give them such an enriching childhood, despite the struggles they faced—and it wasn’t until she was well into adulthood that Whoopi learned just how traumatic some of those struggles were.Fans of personal memoirs such as Finding Me by Viola Davis and In Pieces by Sally Field will be touched by Bits and Pieces: a moving tribute from a daughter to her mother, and a beautiful portrait of three people who loved each other deeply. Whoopi writes, “Not everybody gets to walk this earth with folks who let you be exactly who you are and who give you the confidence to become exactly who you want to be. So, I thought I’d share mine with you.”
Author: Goldberg, Whoopi
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Blackstone Publishing, 2024
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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator [electronic resource]

Brought to you by Puffin.'Did we go too far?' Charlie asked.'Too far?' cried Mr Wonka. 'Of course we went too far! We've gone into orbit!'WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory.They can see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American Space Hotel has also just launched. Lurking inside are the Vermicious Knids - the most brutal beasts in the universe!Can Charlie and Willy Wonka stop them from destroying everything?©1972 The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Author: Dahl, Roald
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Puffin, 2024
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The Finery [electronic resource]

Tyranny is in the air in the city of Finer Bay, and Professor Wendowleen Cripcot would like to be left alone, thank you very much. The memories of the last one hundred years are quite enough to be getting on with, if only these young upstarts from the government body, The Finery, would stop trying to control her every move. With the eyes of a dictator upon her, there are not many places to hide...but Wendowleen has never been one to back down from a fight (just ask her pet wolf), and insurrection is brewing underground.
Author: Grosvenor, Rachel
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Fly on the Wall Press, 2023
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The Son [electronic resource]

You think your new husband is just wonderful. You are so proud of your smart and popular teenage son… But how well do you know the men in your life really? What dark things are they not letting you see? The girl has no idea she’s about to be chosen. She almost didn’t go out at all. She’d thought about staying home, but how wonderful would it be to meet someone tonight? Someone nice, someone funny, someone who could change her life forever. She just needs to put herself out there. Standing alone, sipping her drink, she gives a little start when he comes over. “Hi,” he says. His voice is nice. Friendly. “I’m not crazy about bars, are you?” “No.” She shakes her head and smiles. “Want to get out of here?” He grabs her hand and leads her outside. His fingers feel warm and soft. She can’t help it, she giggles – excited, embarrassed. “What did you say your name was?” she asks. It’s dark out here, they’re alone now. “I know yours.” He looks across at her. “You’re ‘Brave’.” She laughs along. Nothing bad is going to happen, she tells herself, uncertain now. …Right? We’ve all heard the familiar story – the doting wife and mother who doesn’t even realise she’s harbouring monsters in her own home. The Son is a gripping tale, full of twists, secrets and heart-stopping suspense. Trust no one, suspect everyone – an unputdownable psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Clare Douglas and Lisa Jewell.
Author: Wilkes, Elena
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Storm Publishing, 2023
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Heroes [electronic resource] : How to Turn Inspiration Into Action

From the #1 bestselling authors of You Are a Champion and You Can Do It, Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka, comes Heroes: How to Turn Inspiration into Action! Featuring profiles of 10 inspirational people from around the world who have inspired Marcus, this book is full of brilliant advice and top tips to empower you to be the best version of yourself that you can be.Marcus Rashford is not only an England International footballer – he's also a campaigner who has been on a mission to end child food poverty. Starting on this journey was never something that he could have done alone, and in Heroes Marcus wants to shine a light on ten brilliant people who have inspired him to make a difference.Each person has made a changed Marcus's life in their own way, and now he wants to show YOU how his heroes can inspire you to be your best self, and make a difference to the world around you.
Author: Rashford, Marcus
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Macmillan Children's Books, 2023
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Heroes [electronic resource] : How to Turn Inspiration Into Action

From the #1 bestselling authors of You Are a Champion and You Can Do It, Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka, comes Heroes: How to Turn Inspiration into Action!Marcus Rashford is not only an England International footballer – he's also a campaigner who has been on a mission to end child food poverty. Starting on this journey was never something that he could have done alone, and in Heroes Marcus wants to shine a light on ten brilliant people who have inspired him to make a difference.Each person has changed Marcus's life in their own way, and now he wants to show YOU how his heroes can inspire you to be your best self, and make a difference to the world around you. Featuring profiles of 10 inspirational people from around the world who have inspired Marcus, this book is full of brilliant advice and top tips.Includes:- Sir Alex Ferguson- Beyoncé- Muhammad Ali- Serena WilliamsAnd more!
Author: Rashford, Marcus
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Macmillan Children's Books, 2023
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The Blackout [electronic resource]

You can't outrun the past ... for what’s done in the dark will come to light, and someone wants revenge.Summer, 2022. When Meg and Cat are forced to take a dangerous shortcut home one night, they notice two men silently following them. Suddenly running for their lives, they scramble into an abandoned building to hide and wait for help.One year later. Attempting to escape the horrors of that fateful night, Meg barricades herself into a safehouse at the edge of a crumbling sea cliff. As a storm rages outside, a blackout plunges the house into darkness. But Meg’s not alone.
Author: Goodwin, Sarah
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Bolinda/HarperCollins UK, 2023
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Best Wishes [electronic resource]

Do you hate noisy restaurants, pre-ripped jeans and pedestrians who walk five abreast?Do you also have a problem with plastic-wrapped fruit, climate change deniers and take-away sandwiches priced at $14.95?And, most of all, do you think the world would be a better place if people got back their sense of humour?Here’s proof you are not alone. Heartfelt and hilarious, serious but sly, Best Wishes is the encyclopedia of ‘can do better’. It’s a plea for a better world – one wish at a time.
Author: Glover, Richard
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Bolinda audio, 2023
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Not alone / Sarah K. Jackson.

In a world very close to our own, a mother and her young son desperately fend for themselves in the confinement of their one bedroom flat. Five years ago, a toxic microplastics storm killed most of the population. Now Katie must forage and hunt the few surviving animals for meat as she attempts to feed her little boy, to care for him as best she can. At a time when stepping outside could kill you, Harry is kept indoors at all costs, never venturing beyond the entrance to their building, never knowing the truth of how he came to call this place home. Bodies continue to build up around them, inescapable layers of toxic dust hang heavily in the air and Katie is only getting sicker. Then, after years without human contact, Katie and Harry are terrified by the arrival of another survivor and Katie knows she must finally undertake a previously unthinkable journey in search of the man she was supposed to marry.
Author: Jackson, Sarah K.
Published: London : Picador, 2023.
432 pages ; 22 cm

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Not Alone [electronic resource]

'Not Alone kept me breathless with tension.' - Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of Room'Intensely moving, genuinely gripping, plausible and absorbing' - Charlotte Mendelson, author of The ExhibitionistIn a world very close to our own, a mother and her young son desperately fend for themselves in the confinement of their one bedroom flat. Five years ago, a toxic microplastics storm killed most of the population. Now Katie must forage and hunt the few surviving animals for meat as she attempts to feed her little boy, to care for him as best she can. At a time when stepping outside could kill you, Harry is kept indoors at all costs, never venturing beyond the entrance to their building, never knowing the truth of how he came to call this place home. Bodies continue to build up around them, inescapable layers of toxic dust hang heavily in the air and Katie is only getting sicker. Then, after years without human contact, Katie and Harry are terrified by the arrival of another survivor and Katie knows she must finally undertake a previously unthinkable journey in search of the man she was supposed to marry. In search of a new life for her son.Outside their safe haven, Katie and Harry encounter a world that is forever changed. There are new threats to their safety here, fellow survivors who are determined to start a new population, to save the world they so desperately misunderstood. Katie is pushed to unimaginable lengths as she pushes ahead in search of a better life and as Harry's safety wavers in the balance. As they travel further north, leaving their once safe haven so far behind them, Katie knows how much harder it will be to return if things go wrong.In Not Alone, Sarah K. Jackson combines heart-stopping adventure, with a deeply felt and vividly imagined central bond between mother and child which transcends the world around them.
Author: Jackson, Sarah K
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Picador, 2023
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The pocket guide to the patriarchy / Maya Oppenheim.

Across the world, women are still denied opportunities and rights. The home remains the most dangerous place for women to be worldwide; with the majority of homicide victims who are women being killed by partners or relatives. In some countries, women who get abortions after they are raped face jail time. Less than 20 per cent of landholders in the world are women. Despite all these truths, many would prefer to blame women. For not demanding a seat at the table. For walking home alone at night. For not working hard enough to overcome the odds that are stacked against them. In her first fact-filled, inclusive and energising book, Maya Oppenheim supplies you with the unforgettable realities, real-world anecdotes and tales of resistance to help you combat denial and continued injustice as the far-right grows and women's rights come under attack.
Author: Oppenheim, Maya
Published: London : Trapeze, 2023.
192 pages ; 21 cm

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The secret diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho / Paterson Joseph.

It's 1746 and Georgian London is not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery. After the twinkling lights in the Fleet Street coffee shops are blown out and the great houses have closed their doors for the night, Sancho must dodge slave catchers and worse. The man he hoped would help - a kindly duke who taught him to write - is dying. Sancho is desperate and utterly alone. So how does Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the King, write and play highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in Britain and lead the fight to end slavery? It's time for him to tell his story, one that begins on a tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and ends at the very centre of London life. And through it all, he must ask: born amongst death, how much can you achieve in one short life?
Author: Joseph, Paterson
Published: London : Dialogue Books, 2023.
411 pages ; 20 cm
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The Finery / Rachel Grosvenor.

Tyranny is in the air in the city of Finer Bay, and Professor Wendowleen Cripcot would like to be left alone, thank you very much. The memories of the last one hundred years are quite enough to be getting on with, if only these young upstarts from the government body, The Finery, would stop trying to control her every move. With the eyes of a dictator upon her, there are not many places to hide...but Wendowleen has never been one to back down from a fight (just ask her pet wolf), and insurrection is brewing underground.
Author: Grosvenor, Rachel
Published: New Mills : Fly on the Wall Press, 2023.
1 volume ; 20 cm

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You Are Not Alone [electronic resource] : Navigating Mental Illness and the Journey to Recovery

Millions of people across the world are affected by mental illness every year. Yet the mental healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded, and often inaccessible, with many people asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? Will I be on medication my whole life? Will I ever feel better?Too many of us are confused, afraid and overwhelmed. Families and friends are often left in the dark about how best to help their loved ones, from dealing with logistical issues to handling the emotional challenges of loving someone who is suffering.You Are Not Alone is here to offer help and compassion. Written by Dr Ken Duckworth, whose own entry into psychiatry and journey to become the Chief Medical Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness was inspired by his father's lifelong battle with bipolar disorder, this comprehensive guide pairs medical expertise with the empathy of someone who gets it.This book shares:Relatable first-person stories that illustrate the diversity of mental health journeysPractical guidance on dealing with mental health conditions, and navigating careResearch-based evidence on what treatments and approaches workInsight and advice from renowned clinical experts and practitionersThis singular book is a powerful reminder that help is here, and you are never alone.
Author: MD, Ken Duckworth
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Cornerstone Digital, 2023
1 online resource (1 audio file)

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You are not alone / poems by Shauna Darling Robertson.

Just like our physical health, our mental health can fluctuate over the course of our lives, or even from day to day. The poems in this collection explore a variety of topics, from diagnosed mental health conditions to the everyday personal challenges faced by young people. The poems are variously thought-provoking, reassuring, heart-breaking, galvanizing, funny and hopeful, reflecting a diversity of perspectives, experiences and voices.
Author: Robertson, Shauna (Poet)
Published: Ardleigh : Troika, 2023.
125 pages ; 20 cm

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Guinea pigs / written by Katie Woolley ; illustrated by Charlotte Cotterill.

This illustrated resource shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, guinea pigs can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains? The right enclosure not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that guinea pigs need other guinea pigs? These popular rodents get lonely when they live alone - which isn't good for their mental health. Unlike other pet care guides, the 'Happy Pet Friends' series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too.
Author: Woolley, Katie
Published: London : Wayland, [2023]
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm.
Happy pet friends

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You are not alone : a new way to grieve / Cariad Lloyd.

'You Are Not Alone' doesn't offer you an exit, just suggestions on how to navigate grief. To help you as you learn grief's brutal but beautiful lesson; that grief will change and grow and diminish and reappear, it will be with you forever, you will learn to build a life around it, to carry it. It will be OK, you will be OK. Somehow, you will be. You are not alone. Cariad was just 15 years old when her father died. At the time, death was still a taboo, and grief even more so. No one was talking about what it really felt like, the tears, the laughter, the pain - the truth of grief. Years later, she found she needed a place where she could finally be honest about this strange human emotion, so she created the Griefcast podcast, starting a conversation about one of the most significant moments of all our lives: the end.
Author: Lloyd, Cariad
Published: London : Bloomsbury Tonic, 2023.
xvi, 278 pages ; 22 cm

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The power of fun : why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life / Catherine Price.

When did you last feel exhilarated and lighthearted? When were you last engaged, focused, and completely present? When is the last time you felt fully alive? In other words, when did you last have fun? In our always-on, tech-addicted lifestyles, we often think of the pursuit of fun as an indulgence. When we do find time to relax, we often turn to activities that are not actually that enjoyable, let alone fun: bingeing on television and movies, doomscrolling the news, or feeding our FOMO on social media. But award-winning science journalist Catherine Price has learned the truth: far from being frivolous, fun is the key to living a more meaningful, fulfilling, and happier life. In this book, Price argues that fun will lead to the happiness we so desperately seek, and includes a practical plan for how to incorporate more fun into our daily lives.
Author: Price, Catherine, 1978-
Published: London : Penguin Books, 2023.
336 pages ; 20 cm
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You are not alone : navigating mental illness and the journey to recovery / Dr Ken Duckworth.

Millions of people across the world are affected by mental illness every year. Yet the mental healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded and often inaccessible, with many people asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? Will I be on medication my whole life? Will I ever feel better? Too many of us are confused, afraid and overwhelmed. Families and friends are often left in the dark about how best to help their loved ones, from dealing with logistical issues to handling the emotional challenges of loving someone who is suffering. 'You Are Not Alone' is here to offer help and compassion.
Author: Duckworth, Ken
Published: London : Cornerstone Press, 2023.
xxi, 378 pages ; 24 cm

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